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8/13 For London To Come Out On Top In Fa Cup…1/6 To Do So In Champions League

April 4, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ac Milan, Bert Van Marwijk, David Moyes, Didier Deschamps, Fa Cup Semi Finals, Frank Rijkaard, Gus Poyet, Guus Hiddink, Harry Redknapp, Joachim Low, Jose Mourinho, Laurent Blanc, Luciano Spalletti, Marco Van Basten, Martin O Neill, Paul Lambert, Pep Guardiola, Rafael Benitez, Real Madrid, Roberto Di Matteo

Tottenham booked their place in the FA Cup semi finals and William Hill make them 5/6 qualify at the expense of Chelsea (who are the same price) and 9/4 joint favourites of three (with Chelsea and Liverpool) to lift the trophy. The other semi final is an all Merseyside affair and Hills make Everton 6/4 to qualify for the final (Liverpool 1/2) and 7/2 outsiders to lift the trophy. It is 6/5 for a Merseyside team to lift the trophy and 8/13 for a London side to do so.

With Sunderland and Bolton bowing out tonight, the FA Cup has become a tale of two cities and the odds suggest that London will come out on top, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

In the Champions League, Chelsea won in Portugal against Benfica and William Hill are offering 1/6 that they now progress to the next round of the tournament. They are 8/1 to win the Champions League although Barcelona and Real Madrid remain some way ahead in the betting at 5/4 and 15/8 respectively. Roberto Di Matteos team selection was somewhat derided before kickoff but did the job and Hills make him 11/4 to become the next permanent Blues boss.

Champions League Outright: 5/4 Barcelona; 15/8 Real Madrid; 6/1 Bayern Munich; 8/1 Chelsea; 14/1 AC Milan; 66/1 Marseille; 80/1 Benfica; 1000/1 APOEL

FA Cup winner: 9/4 Chelsea; 9/4 Liverpool; 9/4 Tottenham; 7/2 Everton

Chelsea Stage Of Elimination Champions League

Quarters 7/2
Semis 1/2
Runners Up 6/1
Winners 8/1

Chelsea v Benfica – To Qualify

Chelsea 1/6
Benfica 7/2

Next Chelsea Manager

Jose Mourinho 9/4
Roberto Di Matteo 11/4
Pep Guardiola 5/1
Laurent Blanc 6/1
Joachim Low 8/1
Rafael Benitez 8/1
David Moyes 10/1
Fabio Capello 11/1
Guus Hiddink 20/1
Luciano Spalletti 20/1
Bert van Marwijk 25/1
Brendan Rogers 25/1
Didier Deschamps 25/1
Frank Rijkaard 25/1
Gus Poyet 25/1
Harry Redknapp 25/1
Martin O’Neill 25/1
Paul Lambert 33/1
Marco Van Basten 33/1

Liverpool v Everton – To Qualify

Liverpool 1/2
Everton 6/4

Chelsea v Tottenham – To Qualify

Chelsea 5/6
Tottenham 5/6

To Lift The FA CUP

Any London Team 8/13
Any Merseyside Team 6/5

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Villas-boas Singing The Blues As Chelsea Lose Again

November 28, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alex Mcleish, Carlo Ancelotti, David Moyes, Frank Rijkaard, Greenside, Guus Hiddink, Harry Redknapp, Joe Crilly, Jose Mourinho, London N22, Marco Van Basten, Mark Hughes, Mick Mccarthy, Pep Guardiola, Premier League Manager, Rafael Benitez, Roberto Martinez, Steve Kean, William Hill, Williamhill

Chelseas woes continued as they lost at home and William Hill make Andre Villas Boas just 6/5 to have left his position as Chelsea boss by the first game of next season (8/13 to still be there). Villas-Boas is now 9/1 to be the first manager to leave his position.

Chelseas defensive issues were highlighted once more and they have now failed to keep a clean sheet at home since April. They are 25/1 to fail to keep a home clean sheet in the next five matches.

Chelsea found themselves in a funk like this during last season and it ultimately cost Carlo Ancelotti his job and should this poor run of form continue, then Villas-Boas could be in the same position come the start of next season, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Premier League Outright: 4/6 Manchester City; 15/8 Manchester United; 14/1 Chelsea; 25/1 Arsenal; 40/1 Tottenham; 50/1 Liverpool; 300/1 Newcastle

Next Chelsea Manager: 5/4 Guus Hiddink; 5/1 Jose Mourinho; 6/1 Marco van Basten; 8/1 Pep Guardiola; 16/1 Frank Rijkaard; 16/1 Mark Hughes; 16/1 Fabio Capello; 16/1 David Moyes; 20/1 Rafael Benitez

First Premier League manager to go: 1/1 Steve Kean; 5/2 Roberto Martinez; 10/3 Steve Bruce; 6/1 Owen Coyle; 8/1 Mick McCarthy; 9/1 Andre Villas-Boas; 12/1 Harry Redknapp; 16/1 Alex McLeish; 20/1 BAR

Andre Villas-Boas to be in charge of Chelsea on the first day of next season: 8/13 yes; 6/5 no

When will Chelsea next keep a clean sheet at home in the PL?

Wolves (26/11/11) 4/7
Man City (12/12/11) 5/1
Fulham (26/12/11) 4/1
Aston Villa (31/12/11) 9/1
Sunderland (14/01/12) 14/1
No clean sheet in these matches 25/1

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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Clark Firm Favourite For Leicester Job In Ongoing Saga

November 7, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bets, Contender, Footy, Foxes, Freedman, Gordon Strachan, Greenside, Hiring Process, Joe Crilly, Kevin Keegan, Lee Clarke, London N22, Mark Hughes, Martin O Neill, Neil Lennon, Nigel Pearson, Rafael Benitez, Roy Keane, William Hill, Williamhill

Lee Clark has been backed all the way in to 4/11 to become the next manager of Leicester City. The Huddersfield manager has been the subject of a number of three figure bets that have seen his odds in the last 48 hours tumble from 4/7. The only other contender that has been backed is Mark Hughes and his odds have been halved from 4/1 to 2/1. Nigel Pearson is 7/1 third favourite.

Given the frequency with which Leicester change their manager, you would be forgiven for thinking that the Foxes board would have streamlined their hiring process but alas, punters are still waiting and Lee Clarke is now the firm favourite, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. It would seem that this one has a long way to go yet however.

Next Permanent Leicester Manager: 4/11 Lee Clark; 2/1 Mark Hughes; 7/1 Nigel Pearson; 8/1 Kevin Keegan; 10/1 Roy Keane; 10/1 Gordon Strachan; 12/1 Billy Davies; 12/1 Rafael Benitez; 14/1 Martin ONeill; 14/1 Dougie Freedman; 16/1 Neil Lennon; 20/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
Twitter: @footy_joe

T: 0208 918 3746
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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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£2.5k Says Oneill Is Going Back To Leicester

November 1, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alan Shearer, Carlo Ancelotti, Culmination, Didier Deschamps, Footy, Gianfranco Zola, Greenside, Joe Crilly, London N22, Mark Hughes, Mark Robins, Martin O Neill, Nigel Worthington, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, Punter, Rafael Benitez, Roy Keane, William Hill, Williamhill

William Hill have slashed the odds of Martin ONeill becoming the next manager of Leicester following a Liverpool punter backing him to get the gig to the tune of £2500. ONeill is far and away the most likely candidate to get the job with Hills making him 1/4 from 2/5. His next closest rival in the betting is Mark Hughes at 3/1.

Almost all of the early money has been for ONeill to return to his spiritual home and this bet has been the culmination of a 24 hour mega gamble, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Leicester Next Boss: 1/4 Martin ONeill; 3/1 Mark Hughes; 8/1 Lee Clark; 9/1 Rafael Benitez; 10/1 Billy Davies; 20/1 Roy Keane; 20/1 Simon Grayson; 20/1 Mark Robins; 20/1 Ole Gunnar Solksjaer; 20/1 Ian Holloway; 20/1 Dave Jones; 20/1 Alan Shearer; 20/1 Avram Grant; 20/1 Gianfranco Zola; 20/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 20/1 Alan Curbishley; 20/1 Didier Deschamps; 20/1 Nigel Worthington; 25/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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Wednesday Carling Cup…20/1 Sven To Follow In Nancys Footsteps

November 1, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alan Shearer, Carling Cup, Carlo Ancelotti, Change Of Scenery, Didier Deschamps, Gianfranco Zola, Italian Team, Joe Crilly, Mark Hughes, Mark Robins, Martin O Neill, Nancy Del Olio, Nigel Worthington, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, Rafael Benitez, Relative Success, Roy Keane, Spanish Team, William Hill

Sven Goran Eriksson is currently looking for a job following his release from Leicester and William Hill are offering 2/1 that he manages any International side, while he is 6/1 to make a return to the Premier League. Sven arguably had most success in Italy and he is 6/1 to return. Having seen the relative success of Nancy DelOlio on Strictly Come Dancing, Hills offer 20/1 that he takes part in Strictly 2012.

There will be no lack of interest from sides all around the world hoping to secure Svens services although he may decide to have a change of scenery in his next endeavours, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Martin ONeill is the 2/5 favourite to replace Sven at the Walkers although there has been a fair amount of support for Rafael Benitez who has been backed in from 25/1 to 9/1.

With four Carling Cup matches taking place on Wednesday, Hills make Manchester City 15/8 to follow up their thrashing of United by being the highest scoring team.

Where Will Sven Go Next: 2/1 International team; 6/1 Premier League Team; 6/1 Italian Team; 10/1 Spanish Team; 14/1 Championship Team; 6/4 Any Other Team

20/1 Sven to appear on Strictly Come Dancing 2012

Next Permanent Leicester Manager: 2/5 Martin ONeill; 5/1 Billy Davies; 5/1 Lee Clark; 5/1 Mark Hughes; 9/1 Rafael Benitez; 12/1 Avram Grant; 16/1 Roy Keane; 16/1 Mark Robins; 16/1 Alan Shearer; 16/1 Nigel Worthington; 20/1 Simon Grayson; 20/1 Ole Gunnar Solksjaer; 20/1 Ian Holloway; 20/1 Dave Jones; 20/1 Gianfranco Zola; 20/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 20/1 Alan Curbishley; 20/1 Didier Deschamps; 25/1 BAR

Weds Carling Cup Highest Scoring Match:
13/8 Wolves/Manchester City
5/2 Blackburn/Newcastle
11/4 Everton/Chelsea
4/1 Stoke/Liverpool

Highest Scoring Team: 15/8 Manchester City; 9/2 Chelsea; 5/1 Liverpool; 11/2 Blackburn; 11/2 Newcastle; 15/1 Everton; 11/1 Stoke; 22/1 Wolves

Fastest Scoring Team: 10/3 Manchester City; 5/1 Chelsea; 11/2 Blackburn; 11/2 Liverpool; 11/2 Newcastle; 6/1 Newcastle; 7/1 Stoke; 8/1 Wolves

Total Red Cards: 4/5 None; 6/5 One; 6/1 Two; 16/1 Three; 20/1 Four or more

Mythical Match Bets:
4/6 Manchester City; 9/4 Chelsea; 10/3 Tie
10/11 Liverpool; 11/5 Everton; 5/2 Tie

Hat-Trick: 5/1 yes; 1/9 no

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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Bookmaker News

City 11/8 To Finish With Six Point Flurry

May 20, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Bilic, Diego Maradona, Gareth Southgate, Gianfranco Zola, Glen Hoddle, Gordon Strachan, Graham Sharpe, Gus Poyet, Hammer Blow, Horse Book, Jose Mourinho, Malky Mackay, Martin Jol, Martin O Neill, Neil Warnock, Paulo Di Canio, Rafael Benitez, Ray Wilkins, Sam Allardyce

CITY 11/8 TO FINISH WITH SIX POINT FLURRY
Manchester City have been shortened from 8/15 to 4/9 by William Hill to beat Stoke in their Premier League clash on Tuesday. Hills are also offering 11/8 that City win their final two games against Stoke and Bolton and Mancinis side has been cut from 8/13 to 4/7 to end the season in third place.
Arsenals unexpected defeat by Villa has given City a huge incentive to finish the season on a high note by taking third place, said Hill spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill odds:
City v Stoke – 4/9 Manchester City, 3/1 Draw, 7/1 Stoke.
To finish third – 4/7 City, 5/4 Arsenal.
City to win final two games – 11/8

McCLAREN HAMMER BLOW?
Steve McClaren is 1/3 favourite with William Hill to succeed Avram Grant as the next permanent West Ham manager. At the moment it looks like a one horse book with punters desperate to back McCLaren at any price, said Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Current William Hill next West Ham boss prices: 1/3 Steve McClaren, 7/1 Kevin Keen, 7/1 Chris Hughton, 9/1 Neil Warnock, 10/1 Sam Allardyce, 10/1 Martin Jol, 12/1 Slacen Bilic, 14/1 Gus Poyet, 14/1 Ian Holloway, 14/1 Martin ONeill, 14/1 Robert Di Matteo, 14/1 Paulo Di Canio, 14/1 Brendan Rodgers, 14/1 Malky MacKay, 14/1 Paul Lambert, 16/1 Dave Jones, 16/1 Sven Goran Eriksson, 20/1 Billy Davies, 20/1 Gianfranco Zola, 20/1 Alan Curbishley, 20/1 Sean ODriscoll, 20/1 Gordon Strachan, 20/1 Stuart Pearce, 20/1 Glen Hoddle, 20/1 Rafael Benitez, 20/1 Jose Mourinho, 20/1 Julian Dicks, 33/1 Phil Brown, 33/1 Gareth Southgate, 40/1 Diego Maradona, 40/1 Ray Wilkins.

Further information from Graham Sharpe..0208 918 3731, 07803 233702.

Bookmaker News

Odds-on For Carlo To Say Ciao To Chelsea In Summer

April 23, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments David Moyes, Death Knell, Didier Deschamps, Frank Rijkaard, Gerard Houllier, Goal Drought, Guus Hiddink, Hill Man, Jose Mourinho, Jurgen Klinsman, Man Utd, Martin O Neill, Nicolas Anelka, Pep Guardiola, Premier League Manager, Rafael Benitez, Roberto Mancini, Steve Kean, West Brom, William Hill

Carlo Acelotti appears to be walking a very thin line following Chelseas capitulation against Manchester United. Bookmakers William Hill offer 5/1 that he is the next Premier League manager to leave their job and also 1/3 that he is not in charge come the first day of next season. Should Ancelotti be relieved of his position, Hills are 5/2 that Guus Hiddink takes over as the next permanent Chelsea manager while Jose Mourinho is 11/4.

Fernando Torres has endured a wretched start to his Chelsea career although Hills offer Even money that his goal drought ends against West Brom at the weekend. He is 7/2 to fail to score for the rest of the season. It is 10/3 that Torres has left Chelsea by the first game of next season while the odds suggest that the first of Chelseas strikers to leave the club will be Drogba (11/8) followed by Nicolas Anelka at 7/4.

It is fair to say that Chelseas season has not gone quite to plan and their first season without a trophy in three years could well be the death knell for Ancelotti, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Man United to win the treble 6/1

Ancelotti still at Chelsea first day of next season?
Yes 9/4
No 1/3

Man Utd to reach the Champions League Final 4/11

Next Manager to go: 5/4 No manager to go; 2/1 Steve Kean; 5/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 11/2 Steve Bruce; 7/1 Gerard Houllier; 9/1 Roberto Mancini; 9/1 Avram Grant; 10/1 David Moyes; 10/1 Roberto Martinez; 20/1 BAR

Next Permanent Chelsea Manager: 5/2 Guus Hiddink; 11/4 Jose Mourinho; 5/1 Pep Guardiola; 10/1 Didier Deschamps; 12/1 Martin ONeill; 14/1 Frank Rijkaard; 14/1 Jurgen Klinsman; 16/1 David Moyes; 16/1 Rafael Benitez; 20/1 BAR

When Will Torre Score: 1/1 West Brom; 2/1 Birmingham; 7/1 West Ham; 7/1 Tottenham; 10/1 Manchester United; 14/1 Newcastle; 20/1 Everton; 7/2 None of these (not to score this season)

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

Bookmaker News

You Bet Mourinho Is On Verge Of Special Stamford Homecoming

March 31, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alex Mcleish, Business In England, Carlo Ancelotti, David Moyes, Didier Deschamps, Frank Rijkaard, Gerard Houllier, Guus Hiddink, Joe Crilly, Jose Mourinho, Jurgen Klinsmann, Mark Hughes, Martin O Neill, Pep Guardiola, Premier League Manager, Rafael Benitez, Roberto Mancini, Roberto Martinez, Steve Kean, William Hill

William Hill have cut the odds of Jose Mourinho becoming the next permanent Chelsea manager from 8/1 to 11/4, following his claims that he has unfinished business in England. Several three figure bets in the space of a week have been staked on the Special One coming home.

The odds suggest that Ancelottis days are numbered and we have seen a greater than normal interest in the next Chelsea manager market. Mourinho has been backed in from 8/1 in recent weeks and the money suggests that we may well see a Special Homecoming sooner rather than later, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Carlo Ancelotti is 7/2 to be the next Premier League manager to leave their position, behind no manager to go (6/4) and Steve Kean (3/1).

Next Permanent Chelsea Manager: 11/4 Jose Mourinho; 11/4 Guus Hiddink; 8/1 Didier Deschamps; 8/1 Frank Rijkaard; 10/1 Pep Guardiola; 12/1 Martin ONeill; 14/1 Jurgen Klinsmann; 16/1 David Moyes; 16/1 Rafael Benitez; 20/1 BAR

6th Premier League Manager To Leave: 6/4 No Manager To Leave; 3/1 Steve Kean; 7/2 Gerard Houllier; 7/2 Roberto Martinez; 6/1 Roberto Mancini; 10/1 Avram Grant; 14/1 Mark Hughes; 14/1 David Moyes; 16/1 Alex McLeish; 25/1 BAR

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

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